Set Kanu Free To Calm Down IPOB - Owie To Buhari

 Posted on August 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  207 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Rowland Owie, a former chief whip of the Senate has addressed President Muhammadu Buhari and urged to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, in order to reduce tension in the country. Owei asked the president to open a dialogue with those agitating for Biafran, however, he also asked Buhari to distance himself from those alleging that the IPOB is a militant group. He urged the president to do his best to keep the nation together without alienating any group. [Read More]

The cultural history of waist beads

 Posted on August 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  342 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Waist beads are adornments or decorative pieces made from cowries, precious shells, beads, pearls, or small metal strung onto a wire or fish line(not the one used for fishing). These waist beads come in different lengths, waist sizes, colours, and shapes and could be worn in single strands or multiple strands as they sit beautifully on the waist of the wearer. As earlier stated, waist beads have been a part of African culture, especially West Africa’s, for the longest time. [Read More]

The Kohinoor Diamond's History Plus, Why You Won't See It at King Charles III's Coronation

 Posted on August 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  576 words  |  Martina Birk

The Kohinoor diamond has a controversial history, and that's why you won't see it at King Charles III's coronation. Perhaps he's lucky — it's cursed! Source: Getty ImagesThe history of the Kohinoor diamond dates back as far as the 1500s, and in fact, probably much further back than that. But the Islamic Mughal dynasty in India is the first time a recorded history of the controversial diamond existed, according to Smithsonian Magazine. [Read More]

The Odds of Picking a Perfect Bracket for March Madness Are Slim to None

 Posted on August 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  626 words  |  Aldo Pusey

March Madness 2023 is winding down, and although a perfect bracket doesn't exist, fans are curious: What happens if you have a perfect bracket? Source: NCAAAs the 2023 NCAA tournament comes to an end, we can't help but wonder: Are there any perfect brackets left? Sadly, no. In fact, according to the NCAA, the last verifiably perfect men's March Madness bracket busted when No. 16 FDU upset No. 1 Purdue. That came in the first round, during the 25th game overall. [Read More]

'If I Have To Crawl In Gutter To Beg My Wife, Thats What Ill Do'

 Posted on July 31, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  406 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has opened up about infidelity in his marriage and how he lost control over his wife. Naija News reports that the father of two made the revelation during an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo. The actor said at the early stage of his marriage, he felt he was still young and went on cheating on his wife and breaking her heart. According to Bolanle Ninalowo, he became a shadow of himself and could hardly pick up his phone to call his wife. [Read More]

A Little Girl Was Bullied for Not Having a Stanley Bottle

 Posted on July 31, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  743 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Guy Says Little Sister Was Bullied for Having a Non-Stanley Water BottleBy Elizabeth RandolphPublished Jan. 23 2024, 6:48 p.m. ET Source: TikTok/@worstlyfeWe all know hydration is essential. Drinking more water can do wonders for your health and body from the inside out. But if you’re on TikTok or pretty much any other social media app, you’ll know people prefer a more aesthetically pleasing way to remain quenched — using a Stanley tumbler. [Read More]

Anna Kendrick - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on July 31, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  187 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Played Jessica Stanley in The Twilight Saga and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2009 film Up in the Air. She starred in the musical comedy films Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2 and Pitch Perfect 3. She also played leading roles in Into the Woods and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Before Fame She attended Longfellow Elementary School and Deering High School with her brother Michael Cooke Kendrick, who appeared in Looking for an Echo in 2000. [Read More]

Basketmouth Reveals His First Passion, Says Not Comedy

 Posted on July 31, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  166 words  |  Larita Shotwell

Popular Nigerian comedian Bright Okpocha, better known as Basketmouth, has said that comedy wasn’t his first passion. Basketmouth, during a recent interview with Thisday Newspaper’s weekend style magazine, said he wanted to be a rapper. The comedian made this known whilst sharing some insights on his journey into becoming a comedian. During the interview, Bright noted that growing up, he never knew he was funny because he was usually in a clique of hilarious friends, until one day he realized that he was a very gifted comic. [Read More]

Bizzy Bone - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on July 31, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  120 words  |  Martina Birk

Otherwise known as 'Lil Ripsta, he is a rapper with the Grammy Award-winning group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. He also pursued a solo career beginning in 1998. Before Fame His father kidnapped him and his sisters when they were little and they lived as fugitives in motels and cars for a while. Trivia In 2011 his bandmates officially announced they were leaving the group, but then they reunited a year later. Family Life He was born Bryon Anthony McCane II in Cleveland, Ohio. [Read More]

Buhari Reveals What He Expects From Nigerians After Leaving Office In 2023

 Posted on July 31, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  332 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday stated that he expects Nigerians to agree with him when he leaves office in 2023 that he has done his best. The President who spoke on Thursday during an interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) said he doesn’t expect any form of appreciation other than that from Nigerians. Highlighting that he has spent his youthful years in the service of the country, Buhari recalled that he has served in various capacities including as a Governor, Minister, military President, and two-term democratic President, and has given his best in all the positions. [Read More]